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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 635.56 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 635.56 and 207.45 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 635.56 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/635.56 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 635.56 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 131,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,846.92/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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